A light wave and sound wave travelling through air both have the same frequency (4000 Hz). Which wave has the bigger wavelength, or are they the same? Explain. (Sound waves travel through air at 340 m/s)

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Electromagnetic waves are waves that consist of magnetic field and electric field components perpendicular to each other. These field components are also perpendicular to the direction of propagation of the wave.